Chapter 723: 529: The Adaptive Evolution of the Desert Worm Clan (Part 2)

Chapter 723: Chapter 529: The Adaptive Evolution of the Desert Worm Clan (Part 2)

Zhang Xiaoman was outside the spaceship, watching the scene. He had come over a step ahead.

“Star Lord!”

Ji Xiaoqi hurried over.

“Oh, it’s you. It looks like the goods must have already been sold. How did it go, smoothly?

“Yes, 2 billion pounds. That guy said he would pay in full within three days.”

“Hmm, not bad, you’ve worked hard.”

Zhang Xiaoman nodded his head, things had indeed turned out as he expected. It seemed that these wealthy buyers were quite afraid of dying.

However, as he turned his head and looked at the barren environment around him, and thought of the numerous purchase requests sent by the people in the science departments, he felt a headache coming on.

The 2 billion seemed like a lot, but for scientific research, it was barely enough to buy one good piece of machinery.

There were at least seven or eight departments within the research division, and every department was asking him for equipment.

Each department had a shortage of at least two pieces of equipment, and with the construction of the Moon Base, the 2 billion really couldn’t even make a splash.

“Star Lord, I have another discovery. When we were coming in, we were attacked by the Desert Worms, but the shield stopped their attacks, and all of those creatures were later taken out by the vines.”

Ji Xiaoqi brought up the matter at hand.

Zhang Xiaoman nodded, “Yes, Star Order has already reported this to me.”

“But, I’ve just discovered something else!”

Ji Xiaoqi spoke and then opened her own wristwatch, replaying the earlier segment of the footage.

“Star Lord, look here, these creatures are different now from when we saw them on Water Blue Star; they seem to be adapting to our methods of attack. I’m worried that if this continues…”

Watching the holographic projection in the other’s palm, Zhang Xiaoman sighed softly,

“What you’re saying, I already know.”

“Ah! You already knew?”

Ji Xiaoqi appeared slightly astonished.

“Then, with the Desert Worms’ evolution, what should we do? I’m afraid if this continues, the strangling vines’ attacks will no longer affect them…”

Zhang Xiaoman naturally understood the girl’s concerns; he himself was worried as well.

In recent days, he had also been contemplating how to deal with the Insect Race on the Moon.

However, these creatures had reproductive capabilities that were simply too strong, just like chives, cut one batch and another batch would grow.

And they were especially good at surviving. Find any place to burrow a hole, the whole family together eating dirt, and they could grow a brood.

To completely eradicate them was undoubtedly a very difficult task.

The Dawn could find these lurking insects through its scanning system, but this was not Water Blue Star.

Even if they were found, it was very difficult for him to have a way to kill those hiding underground.

So, for now, he could only hold onto this piece of the shield, waiting for the insects to fall into the trap themselves, and then easily wipe them out with the strangling vines.

It was also unclear whether those creatures were always so preoccupied with the Moon Trees, whether the World Tree was more attractive to them, or if there was some other reason.

In any case, once they grew in numbers with a new batch, they would try to attack the shield here, and then the strangling vines would flatten them all again.

Such attacks on the Moon had become a daily occurrence.

Zhang Xiaoman naturally had nothing to be surprised about.

“Rest assured, regarding the Desert Worms, I already have a plan. But to completely resolve them, it will take some time. You don’t have to worry too much.”

He comforted the girl in front of him.

As the leader of the organization, he now had many insights of his own.

No matter what happens, his own attitude is the most important. He cannot show a lack of confidence in front of the members.

Especially when facing these Alien Species, it would seriously affect everyone’s morale.

However, the words Zhang Xiaoman had just spoken were not without foundation.

He indeed had some ideas, but such methods still needed to be tried and weren’t guaranteed to succeed.

After seeing her boss in this state, Ji Xiaoqi’s originally anxious heart also calmed down, and it wasn’t long before she returned to her usual demeanor.

First, like the researchers around her, she looked around curiously.

However, there was really not much to see here besides the Moon Tree Forest and the World Tree, nothing else.

After wandering between the two, Ji Xiaoqi quickly lost interest.

She had visited the World Tree on Water Blue Star more than once, so she wasn’t as fascinated by it as ordinary people might be.

Tina and the others were different, though, they were here for official work, and sightseeing was just a bonus; they had plenty of other tasks to handle.

Ji Xiaoqi quickly ran back over to check her personal information on her wristwatch, where detailed records of her data within the organization were kept.

Name: Ji Xiaoqi

Star Network Codename: Xi He

Stage: Enlightenment

Belonging to the sub-hall: Radiant Hall

Level: Guardian

Contribution Value: 365

Merit: 177

…

She looked at her personal information, focusing mainly on her Contribution Value and Merit.

Merit, of course, did not need to be mentioned—it was the value used to upgrade an Awakener’s level, and she wasn’t far from the next level of 200 points.

Ji Xiaoqi now wanted to use her Contribution Points to exchange for some goods, but since she hadn’t developed any Dark Energy Formulas, all of her 365 points were hard-earned from recent monster-slaying, and she had saved up for quite a while.

Having already picked out many items and Imprint Skills she wanted in the mall, she planned to report to the Star Lord and then receive her items in a few days.

“Brother Man, Brother Man, I want to exchange some Contribution Points, can you help me with the delivery?”

Ji Xiaoqi ran to Zhang Xiaoman’s side happily; the early group of Awakeners, like herself, always had a good relationship with the boss.

So, when there was no one else around, they would directly call Zhang Xiaoman “Brother Man,” just like they used to on the Balria.

Zhang Xiaoman looked at her and felt a bit helpless.

This girl had the personality of a hoarder, especially fond of saving things, including Contribution Points.

Now, apart from Lin Sisi, she had the most Contribution Points with him.

“Hmm, you’re finally willing to spend Contribution Points, what do you want to exchange for?”

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoqi began fiddling with her fingers and thinking:

“Hmm, I want to exchange for a Four-leaf Clover, one Communication Skill, a Jade Scroll, a basket of Baozi, two bottles of inspiration potion, a bottle of Sun Essence… Oh right, and I need to upgrade my Magic Shield Skill…”

She listed them one by one, and soon she had recited a long shopping list.

Zhang Xiaoman listened, his head filling with black lines, wondering how he was supposed to remember all these items. He wanted to interrupt her, but seeing how engrossed she was, he didn’t have the heart to do so.

Soon enough, Ji Xiaoqi finished ticking off her wishlist, and then looked at Zhang Xiaoman expectantly.

“You sure are willing to splurge, using up all your Contribution Points at once. But it’s good, improving your strength earlier will help with future battles.”

Zhang Xiaoman first went along with her topic, then changed the subject:

“From now on, if you guys want to exchange for goods, you don’t have to run over here and find me; it’s too much hassle. I just developed a new ability using the World Tree, so now you can directly purchase through the Star Network’s mall while you’re within the Shield.”

He said, and as Ji Xiaoqi looked on not understanding, he opened the mall and brought up a purchase page for a Four-leaf Flower.

“Well, I was just about to announce this, but now that you’re here, let’s have you try it out first.”

Zhang Xiaoman clicked the purchase button in the mall, and his points immediately decreased by 10, followed by the System showing a “purchase successful” notice.

Then he clicked on one of the “Instant Delivery” options and turned to look at the ground in front of him, as if waiting for something.